2. I'm Definitely Not in Kansas Anymore...

So, as apprehensive as I was as a new student, one would think that I would be equally, if not more terrified, of rush. But, in actuality, it definitely was not what I expected. I knew MC was different than the other schools, mainly in the fact that they do not go by the Greek system. Our theme this year is "There's No Place like Rush." And it already has been so much fun! This week we had just a general rush meeting, basically explaining all the rules and regulations. If you live on campus and weren't at the meeting, that general assembly in the Swor was where all the high pitched screaming was coming from! Lots of girls in one room- expect to break the sound barrier. (Pretty sure some girls reached pitch levels only dogs can hear).

The thing is, as loud as it may have been, it was goofy and fun, becuase that is what the tribes want you to get from rush. They want you to have fun and be yourself and grow as a person with your sisters and with God. The girls in the tribes made just a general rush meeting so enjoyable and laid-back. It wasn't some overbearingly, mind numbing, boring seminar on how rushing will make you an important aspect to the school, blah. Blah. Blah. No... it was a gathering of women who wanted to share in sisterhood the love they have for Christ. That is truly a spectacular thing to witness!

What my rambling is getting at is this: the Mission Statement urges us as students to be open to the ideals MC sets before us: mainly, the aspect of growing closer with God. The focus of rush is just that, with a side of social events and lots of food :). The tribes made it a point to tell us tonight that they WANTED us to be there--- and that is something pretty awesome. The girls wanted us, the incoming pledges, to be a part of what they get to experience: a sisterhood whose focus is on God. I thought that was pretty unique for a "social tribe," but very typical of Mississippi College.